Salvatore Sebastian Ciarcia, 88, of Hartford, CT passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. This was a truly unexpected event for Sal and those who knew him, as his plan was to live for another 30 years.

Sal was predeceased by his beloved father Michael Ciarcia, mother Antonina Ciarcia, sister Constance Ciarcia and his long-time girlfriend Geraldine "Gerry" Pagano. Sal worked as a Mechanical Engineer in various companies including Dunham & Bush and Electric Boat. He was raised in New Britain, CT and had a true passion for polka dancing. Among his many interests were gardening, aviation, competitive marksmanship going on nature walks and was a devoted follower of Dr. Hoffman, often sharing his learnings learning about natural medicine with many in the community. Sal will be dearly missed, especially at Sunday dinners and parties by his chosen family, Enid Rey and Freddie Valentin and their five children who loved and cared for him as a grandfather. The Rey-Valentin family wishes to thank all the neighbors on Fairfield Avenue who helped Sal over the years and all of those who offered him friendship and support. Sal especially enjoyed the help and support of the South End Senior Center and the youth from the Hartford Youth Services Corp. at Our Piece of the Pie, Inc., please honor him by donating to these wonderful organizations.

Friends will be received Friday, January 28, 2022 at 10:30am for a  mass of Christian burial at Saint Augustine Church, 10 Campfield Ave., Hartford, CT. Burial will follow at Mt. Saint Benedict Cemetery, 1 Cottage Grove Rd.,  Bloomfield, CT. To share a memory of Salvatore, please visit www.dillonbaxter.com